Understanding the Internet (A Bit Better)

“Everything is deeply intertwingled,” wrote computer pioneer Ted Nelson in 1974. But the internet has not become what early pioneers had intended it to be, since it does not support an interconnected way of thinking. Moreover, people don’t know how it is structured because there is no tangibly understandable and visually enticing explanation available. This inhibits developments in the technology, and, thereby, an interconnected way of thinking. ‘Understanding the Internet’ takes on the urgency of creating a simplified, unified architectural overview of the internet today, whilst introducing readers to possible alternatives. This project tries to enthuse people about the topic, giving an access point to further exploration beyond the scope of the installation.